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onslaught

[名词]

a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time

猛攻, 攻击

Ex: The protagonist in the novel faced an onslaught of personal tragedies , from the loss of loved ones to betrayals and setbacks .小说中的主人公面临了一系列个人悲剧的**冲击**，从失去所爱之人到背叛和挫折。

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prickle

[名词]

a small, sharp-pointed structure that grows on the surface of a plant

刺, 棘

Ex: The leaves of a holly plant have prickles along the edges , providing defense against browsing animals .冬青植物的叶子边缘有**刺**，可以防御啃食的动物。

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mongrel

[名词]

a dog that is not from a single breed

杂种狗, 土狗

Ex: Despite being a mongrel, the dog showed exceptional intelligence and loyalty .尽管是一只**杂种狗**，这只狗表现出了非凡的智慧和忠诚。

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cudgel

[名词]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

棍棒, 短棍

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .老人床边放了一根**棍棒**以防入侵者。

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stipend

[名词]

a fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary

津贴, 补助

Ex: The artist ’s stipend supported him while he worked on his project .艺术家的**津贴**在他进行项目时支持了他。

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gendarme

[名词]

a police officer, especially in France or other French-speaking countries

宪兵

Ex: The mayor praised the gendarmes for their swift response to the burglary , which led to the apprehension of the suspects .市长赞扬了**宪兵**对入室盗窃的迅速反应，这导致了嫌疑人的被捕。

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hue

[名词]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

色调, 色相

Ex: The autumn leaves turned a brilliant hue of red and gold .

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mulatto

[名词]

a person of mixed white and black ancestry

穆拉托人, 混血儿

Ex: Mulattos often faced identity struggles, as they were not fully accepted by either the white or black communities.**混血儿**经常面临身份认同的挣扎，因为他们既不被白人社区也不被黑人社区完全接受。

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dyne

[名词]

(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared

达因, 厘米-克-秒单位制中的力的单位

Ex: Dynes are particularly useful in fields like astrophysics and molecular biology , where very small forces need to be quantified precisely .**达因**在天体物理学和分子生物学等领域特别有用，这些领域需要精确量化非常小的力。

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coronet

[名词]

a small crown, typically worn by nobility or used as a symbol of rank and honor

小王冠, 冠冕

Ex: The portrait of the duchess depicted her wearing a coronet, signifying her status as a member of the aristocracy .公爵夫人的肖像画中她戴着一顶**小王冠**，象征着她作为贵族成员的地位。

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jargon

[名词]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

行话, 专业术语

Ex: Military jargon includes phrases like 'AWOL,' 'RECON,' and 'FOB,' which are part of the everyday language for service members but might be puzzling to civilians.军事**术语**包括诸如'AWOL'、'RECON'和'FOB'之类的短语，这些是军人日常语言的一部分，但对平民来说可能令人困惑。

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doctrine

[名词]

a system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that are formally taught, advocated, or followed

教义, 学说

Ex: In business , the doctrine of shareholder primacy asserts that a company 's primary responsibility is to maximize returns for its shareholders above all other considerations .在商业中，股东优先的**教义**主张，公司的首要责任是超越所有其他考虑，为其股东最大化回报。

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moonbeam

[名词]

a shaft or ray of light that originates from the moon

月光, 月的光线

Ex: She sat by the window , bathed in the silvery light of the moonbeams, lost in thought and contemplation .她坐在窗边，沐浴在**月光**的银色光芒中，沉浸在思考和冥想中。

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charlatan

[名词]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

骗子, 江湖郎中

Ex: The documentary aimed to reveal the charlatan behind the fake psychic readings .这部纪录片旨在揭露假通灵读心术背后的**骗子**。

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palette

[名词]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

调色板, 调色盘

Ex: The art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class .艺术学生在课堂上练习色彩理论和绘画技巧时学会了如何舒适地拿着**调色板**。

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fetish

[名词]

a strong and unusual attachment or obsession with a particular object, idea, or activity

迷恋, 痴迷

Ex: Rebecca had a fetish for adventure , constantly seeking out new experiences and adrenaline-pumping activities like skydiving and rock climbing .丽贝卡对冒险有一种**迷恋**，不断寻求新的体验和肾上腺素飙升的活动，如跳伞和攀岩。

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rivulet

[名词]

a small and narrow stream of water that flows naturally

小溪, 细流

Ex: The sound of the babbling rivulet provided a soothing soundtrack to our hike through the countryside .潺潺的**小溪**声为我们穿越乡村的徒步旅行提供了舒缓的背景音乐。

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statecraft

[名词]

the art or skill of managing and conducting the affairs of a state or government

治国之道, 外交

Ex: In times of crisis , strong leadership and skilled statecraft are essential for guiding a nation through uncertainty and turmoil , restoring confidence and stability .在危机时期，强大的领导力和娴熟的**治国之道**对于引导一个国家度过不确定性和动荡，恢复信心和稳定至关重要。

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envoy

[名词]

a diplomatic agent or official accredited to a foreign government or international organization, usually of lower rank than an ambassador

使者, 代表

Ex: In times of crisis , envoys play a crucial role in fostering communication and understanding between nations , working towards peaceful resolutions .在危机时期，**特使**在促进国家间的沟通和理解，努力实现和平解决方面发挥着至关重要的作用。

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lough

[名词]

a body of water, typically a lake or inlet, commonly found in Ireland

湖, 水体

Ex: The rugged landscape surrounding the loughs provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts , who enjoy hiking , cycling , and exploring the scenic countryside .湖泊周围崎岖的景观为户外爱好者提供了令人惊叹的背景，他们喜欢徒步旅行、骑自行车和探索风景如画的乡村。

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